1st Period Goals:
Pit:
Sidney Crosby (PP 12:16)
1st Period Goals:
Pit:
Sidney Crosby (PP 12:16)
Boyle’s hat trick helps Devils defeat Penguins
By DAN SCIFO, Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — New Jersey Devils forward Brian Boyle wants to serve as a role model in the fight against cancer.
He certainly was inspiring on Monday night.
The cancer survivor scored three times for his first career hat trick, leading the Devils to a 5-1 victory over the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins.
Boyle got his natural hat trick on “Hockey Fights Cancer” night in Pittsburgh. It included two power-play goals and two redirections in front of the net.
“I love these nights, I really do,” Boyle said. “Just the initiative and seeing the survivors on the ice and being recognized. Sometimes you feel kind of alone. It can be a dark place at times during a cancer fight. But to be seen, the support everybody shows and the money raised, it’s just a phenomenal thing.”
The 33-year-old Boyle was diagnosed with a form of bone marrow cancer at the beginning of training camp last season. He underwent treatment, returned to the lineup last November and won the NHL’s Masterton Trophy for best exemplifying qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
“There’s ups and downs, just like life,” Boyle said. “The worst kind of part of it was when people felt sorry for you. They don’t know what to say, and you want them to feel comfortable around you. I think it’s important to reach out and ask questions if you need help.”
Will Butcher had a goal and two assists for New Jersey, and Travis Zajac scored his fourth goal. Jean-Sebastien Dea, who spent the last two seasons in Pittsburgh, had two assists.
The Devils stopped a three-game slide with their first road win. They were outscored 15-6 during the losing streak.
Keith Kinkaid made 35 saves for New Jersey, which has won four of its last five against Pittsburgh.
“It’s an easy game to get up for (with Pittsburgh winning) two championships in the past three years,” Kinkaid said. “They’re a good team, but I think we match up well against them.”
Jamie Oleksiak scored for the Penguins, who have dropped four in a row.
Matt Murray stopped 23 shots in two periods before he was pulled for Casey DeSmith, who made 11 saves. Murray has allowed at least four goals in each of his five home starts.
Prior to its slide, Pittsburgh outscored the opposition 23-6 during a four-game winning streak. It’s only the third time the Penguins have lost four straight under Mike Sullivan and the first time Pittsburgh has dropped four in a row at home under the fourth-year head coach. Pittsburgh has two wins in seven home games this season. It won 30 home games each of the two previous seasons.
“A week ago, we were feeling good about ourselves when we won four in a row on the Western Canada trip,” Sullivan said. “It’s not a good feeling when you’re in these types of situations, but we have to rely on one another to get out of it. We believe we have what it takes to be a very good team in the league.”
Boyle gave the Devils a 2-1 lead in the first period when he tipped a Ben Lovejoy shot behind Murray from the top of the crease.
Boyle extended the lead with a power-play goal in the second period. His between-the-legs redirection from the top of the crease made it a 3-1 game.
Boyle scored his second power-play goal off a one-timer from Taylor Hall with 19.7 seconds to play in the second period. Hall has at least one point in 10 of 12 games this season.
“Scoring goals is the most fun thing in hockey, as an individual player,” Boyle said. “And then you can help a team win a game, especially the way we’ve been going lately, it’s a big one for us.”
NOTES: Devils F Joey Anderson recorded his first NHL point. … Penguins F Derick Brassard (lower body) missed his fifth game. He hasn’t skated since Oct. 25. … Devils F Marcus Johansson recorded his 200th NHL assist. … Devils D Andy Greene played in his 800th career game. … Devils F Stefan Noesen (upper body) missed his second straight game. … The Devils wore a “Stronger Than Hate” sticker on their helmets, featuring the team logo and the Star of David. It was in response to the tragic shooting at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue last month.
UP NEXT
Devils: Continue a seven-game road trip Tuesday at Ottawa.
Penguins: Visit Washington on Wednesday.
Beaver County Radio Sports Director Bob Barrickman announced Monday morning the games WBVP and WMBA will be carrying this Friday November 9, 2018.
On WBVP Bob Barrickman and Jason Colangelo will have the call from Ambridge High School as the Beaver Falls Tigers battle the Aliquippa Quips in the 3A Semi-Final.
On WMBA Tom Hays and Bruce Frey will have the call Cannon-Mac for the Rochester Rams and the Jeanette Jayhawks semi-final battle in class 1A.
Both games start at 7:30 p.m. with a 7 p.m. air-time.
Geneva rushed out a 20-0 lead in the first quarter but, the visiting Grove City Wolverenens out scored the Geneva Golden Tornados 35-7 to win the game 35-27. Grove City was paced by Wesley Schools 142 yds rushing and three touchdowns. Tyler Gufstafson caught 13-passes for 127 yds and two touchdowns. Grove City scored four touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Two of those TD’s came 38-seconds apart. It was a record setting night for Geneva running back senior Trevon Marshall. He scored four touch downs and broke the school’s all time rushing record with 285 yards. The record was held by Gerard Mushitti. Geneva will host rival Westminster next Saturday. Pregame on 1230 WBVP/1460WMBA at 13:30 KIckoff is schedule for 1pm
Grove City cut Geneva,s lead to 27-20 early in the fourth quarter. Josh Ehst hit hit hit Tyler Gufstafson for 67 yds and a touchdown. After a bad snap on a Geneva field goal. Grove City took over at their own 38 the Wolverens marched to a game tying touchdown. Wesley Schooley went over from the 7. The PAT was good giving Grove City the lead for the first time 28-27. After a Geneva three and out, Grove City took only one play to score again. Wesley Schools went45 yds to give Grove City it’s second touchdown in 36-seconds 35-27.
Trewon Marshall scored his fourth touchdown of the game. Rushing seven yards to cap a 68yd drive. The PAT was good. Late in the quarter Trewon Marshall rushed for 17-yards to become Geneva’s all time rusher.
Grove City scored early in the second quarter. They capped a 75-yd drive with a 12-yd touchdown pass from Josh Ehst to Tyler Gufstafon. The PAT was good. Late in the quarter. Grove City’s Marc Patrick intercepted a pass and 28-yds yards to the Geneva 13. two plays later Wesley Schools went six yds for a touchdown. The PAT was good cutting Genevas lead to 20-14 at the half.
Geneva took the opening kickoff 43-yds with Trewon Marshall going the last 4yds. The point after touchdown. on their next possession Geneva went 83-yds for their next score. 60 of the yards came from Marshall. Trewon Marshall got Geneva’s third score on a 45 yard scamper.The PAT was no good 20-0
College Football kick of at 7:00pm
W.P.I.A.L. Playoffs | |
West Mifflin Blackhawk WBVP |
21 23 Final |
Avonworth Freedom WMBA |
21 24 Final |
Class 4A Quarterfinal Scores | |
Beaver Belle Vernon |
11 49 Final |
New Castle Thomas Jefferson |
16 49 Final |
Greesburg Salem South Fayette |
6 42 Final |
Class 3A Quarterfinals Scores | |
Central Valley Derry |
0 46 Final |
Quaker Valley North Catholic |
24 31 Final |
Elizabeth Forward Beaver Falls |
14 33 Final |
Freeport Aliquippa (played at Ambridge High School) |
17 40 Final |
Class 2A First Round Scores | |
Beth-Center Steel Valley |
0 49 Final |
Serra Catholic Shady Side Academy |
20 22 Final |
New Brighton Washington |
20 54 Final |
Riverside Charleroi |
21 35 Final |
Seton La Salle Mohawk |
0 48 Final |
East Allegheny Burgettstown |
10 33 Final |
Mc Guffey South Side |
27 36 Final |
Class 1A Quarterfinal Scores | |
Imani Christian O.L.S.H |
6 60 Final |
California Clairton |
17 27 Final |
Monessen Jeanette |
14 18 Final |
Rochester West Greene (played at Waynesburg Central High School) |
52 14 Final |